Islanders vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 30

The New York Islanders (21-14-4) take a four-game road losing streak into a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-6), who have lost three straight at home, on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

In the last 10 outings for the Blackhawks (2-8-0), their offense has scored 20 goals while their defense has conceded 37 goals. They have registered 23 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored two goals (8.7%).

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Blackhawks 4, Islanders 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+126)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders are 6-4-10 in overtime matchups on their way to a 21-14-4 overall record.
• New York has 18 points (9-3-0) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the six games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they lost every time.
• New York has taken 11 points from the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (5-7-1 record).
• The Islanders have scored more than two goals 19 times, and are 15-1-3 in those games (to register 33 points).
• In the 13 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 9-2-2 record (20 points).
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, New York is 4-9-3 (11 points).
• The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 16-5-0 to register 32 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a 2-6-8 record in overtime games this season and a 14-18-6 overall record.
• Chicago has earned 12 points (4-7-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
• Chicago has earned six points (2-5-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
• The Blackhawks have earned 28 points in their 21 games with three or more goals scored.
• Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games this season and has registered 17 points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 6-4-3 (15 points).
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 24 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.

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Islanders vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
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• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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